Reverse Check Cable: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the spring pin from slider.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
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Remove the slider and spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Slider And Spring
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Cut the band clip, and then separate the reverse check cable from gear shift lever.

Fig 3: Locating Band Clip
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and then separate the reverse check cable from reverse check lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Move the transmission to right side, and then remove the stay bolt and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved, the stay bolt will contact body and damage may occur.

Fig 5: Identifying Stay And Stay Bolt
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Raise the clip of stay, and then separate the stay and reverse check cable.

Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
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Remove the reverse check cable by pulling from underneath the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the inner boot.
Loosen the lock nut, then remove the reverse check cable from cable plate.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
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